DELIVERY drivers in the gig economy are fearing for their lives because of the wave of far-right riots that continue across the country.

The largely migrant workforce are being forced to stay at home due to the fear of violence, said the Independent Workers Union of Great Britain (IWGB).

One delivery rider, who works in Rochdale and wished to remain anonymous, said: “After seeing the violent attacks that have taken place over the last few days, I don’t feel safe going out to work anymore.